Byron Austin Haji

GOCONGO SARL • Harare, Zimbabwe

Responsible for improving financial systems, inventory management, and cost controls across the organization. Led initiatives to optimize invoicing, credit management, and cash flow. Managed teams and achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and profitability. • Improved the product costing system in order to match the economic setup. • Designed & implemented a comprehensive inventory management system and SOP covering warehousing & dispatch of inventory. • Reconfigured the invoicing system to correct the effect of exchange rate movements on invoicing and receipts from customers recovering 80% of previous exchange rate movement losses. • Optimized the company credit management system and improved average receivables cycle from 21 to 14 days which improved the sales turnover cycle & cash flow. • Implemented Branch cost controls which resulted in approximately 22% reduction in branch overheads. • Reduced the group's cash risk significantly and reduced cash need by over 60% through adopting the Trans Card System. • Archived GP/Turnover of 30% & NP/Turnover Ratio of 13% for the company by reducing fuel losses by approximately 10% & introduced tighter controls for workshop consumables & fuel. • Maintained inventory accuracy rate of 97% through cycle counting. • Managed a team of 45 employees across different shifts and attained good employee retention rate. • Produced accurate financial reports and met specific deadlines and was responsible for the integrity of the information. • Prepared Flash Accounts, Management Accounts & Statutory Accounts, monthly, quarterly, annually. • Analyzed and commented on financials and reporting on variances and movements from the comparative figures. • Interpreted reasons for deviations from budget and preparation of board packs for performance reviews. • Reviewed subsidiary entities' accounts and prepared consolidated flash & management accounts. • Posted & reconciled GL, Control accounts, Payables, Receivables in the accounting system. • Processed local & foreign payments and reconciled the bank ledgers to bank statements. • Managed daily, weekly, and monthly cashflow projections, tracked progress and analyzed discrepancies. • Effectively managed petty cash floats and foreign trip cash floats in various currencies. • Managed and supervised depots' petty cash, bulk cash and prepaid and post-paid permits and licenses floats. • Conducted cashing up of sales, periodic banking, point of sales management, receipting of customers. • Rotationally relieved the cashier weekends and public holidays, undertaking all cash office roles. • Provided key financial and operational information that helped the Board and senior management fulfil organizational goals and objectives. • Conducted product costings for use in decision making, pricing, and planning. • Prepared annual budgets, allocated resources, analyzed, and commented on variances and deviations. • Managed the group fuel procurement, disbursements, and reconciliations. • Managed group's toll fees system including loading cards and reconciling the account monthly. • Processed permits and licenses for the branch and overseeing premise maintenance. • Conducted viability analysis for delivery trips and branch fleet management. • Managed regional customer accounts, cash and petty cash, inventory counts & variance analysis. • Processed customer receipts and supplier payments and ensure all balances are correctly aged. • Computed and managed the allowance for credit losses based on customer risk profiles. • Processed both supplier and customer invoices for completeness of revenue, cost of sales and other expenses. • Led and directed internal and external audit tasks as well as overseeing the annual audits. • Planned, coordinated and successfully executed inventory counts, cash counts, fuel dips and variance analysis and investigations. • Developed, implemented and monitored key, essential and efficient internal controls and management/Accounting information systems. • Performed analytical review of transactions in the ledger and ensured that records are complete, accurate and valid monthly. • Computed Income Tax, Value Added Tax, prepared and submitted Zimbabwe Revenue Authority returns and payments. • Statutory compliance (NSSA, Pension, Manpower, ZIMRA, Standards). • Disbursing, receiving and acquitting CD3s, CD1s, Foreign Advance Payments as per RBZ's status. • Assisted management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction. • Supervised accounts departmental staff, including allocating tasks. • Managed exports trips. • Supervised staff, casual labourers, and various other human resource functions at branch level.

GOCONGO SARL • Harare, Zimbabwe

Managed large-scale warehouse operations and B2B logistics for multiple distribution centers. Led teams, implemented inventory management systems, and achieved significant improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and safety. • Oversaw 57,000 sq ft high volume distribution centre handling approximately 100,000 units of consumer goods per month. • Lead a team of 45 staff including 4 supervisors and achieved a 95% order accuracy rate for 4 months. • Implemented a new warehouse management system that cut inventory variance by 0.5%. • Process improvement and cost saving - introduced new shift schedules, inventory management systems. • Implemented a safety training program that cut OSHA recordable injuries by 10%. • Maintained inventory accuracy of 90% through cycle-counting and RFID integration. • Managed other 26 subsidiary B2B Depots meant for mealiemeal deliveries each having an average maximum capacity of 700 to 800 bags.

VERTICAL MOMENTUM • Harare, Zimbabwe

Provided accounting support including financial reporting, reconciliations, and management of accounts receivable and payable.

EBENEZER SHIPPING & FREIGHT (PVT) • Harare, Zimbabwe

Managed accounting functions and customs clearing operations, processing import/export shipments and ensuring regulatory compliance. • Processed an average of 150 import/export shipments per month ensuring 100% compliance with ZIMRA. • Framed import and export bills of entry and accurately registered them with customs authorities (ZIMRA) using ASYCUDA systems reducing clearance time from 48hr to 10hr. • Calculated and processed duties, taxes, and other applicable charges for various consignments. • Maintained detailed records of all import/export transactions and coordinated with internal teams. • Tracked shipments daily and provided regular updates to clients regarding clearance status. • Attended to physical examinations of goods with customs officials and resolved any queries raised promptly.

BUSINESS IDEAS (PVT) • Harare, Zimbabwe

Provided business consulting services to clients.

CREATIVE SYSTEMS • Harare, Zimbabwe

Worked as trainee accountant and warehousing clerk, achieving recognition for outstanding performance and implementing cost-saving initiatives. • Awarded best employee for the year in the accounts department which is attributable to innovativeness, hard-work, dedication & commitment to work & company. • Achieved an 80% reduction in bank charges through migrating from manual to online payment system. • Reduced cash risk and alleviated cash constrains by approximately 75%.

QUBE MEDICAL ZIMBABWE LTD • Harare, Zimbabwe

Completed accounting internship gaining foundational experience in financial accounting and reporting.